Operation, Applications, Charging the Shrubber

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommendedbythemanufacturerofthisproduct.Theuseof attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

nTrimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery

CHARGING THE Shrubber

See Figure 2.

This tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it overnight prior to use. After each use, charge for at least 8 hours.

To charge:

Stop the motor.

Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch trigger hole. Keep both hands away from switch.

Insert charger plug into input jack making sure they are properly connected.

Charger can be used with normal household voltage of 120 volts, AC only, 60 Hz.

Connect charger to power supply.

Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

LOCK-OUT BUTTON

See Figure 3.

The lock-out button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. It is located on the handle above the switch trigger and must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. The lock-out button resets each time the trigger is released.

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 3.

To prevent unauthorized use of the shrubber, disconnect it from the power supply and lock the switch in the off posi- tion. To lock the switch, install a padlock (not included) or the lock-out pin through the hole in the switch trigger. A padlock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When a padlock is installed and locked or the lock-out pin is installed, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

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